Because Your Mommy Loves You (Giveaway)

I’ve read a lot of “Mommy Loves You” type books in the past 10 years since first having kids. Most of them have been very loving, filled with beautiful sentiments. So when I heard about “Because Your Mommy Loves You” ($11.55) by Andrew Clements I figured it would be very similar. Boy, was I wrong!

In this sweet companion book to Because Your Daddy Loves You, a little boy and his mom go on a hiking trip and camp out under the stars. Mommy is as calm and reassuring, but also goes far to foster her son’s independence in an encouraging and loving way. As heartwarming as its predecessor, this read-aloud book is sure to become a family favorite.

This book is so different from any that I’ve read before. When something goes wrong, instead of coddling to her son this Mom takes the opportunity to teach him some independence and common sense.

For example, when they were setting up their tent the son was having trouble getting his side up. The mom could have stepped in and do it for him but instead she showed him the directions again and encouraged him to go step-by-step until he got it right. In the end, he learned how to put up the tent properly and gained confidence as well.

What I really liked about this book is that it’s very realistic. I’m the kind of mom who has always encouraged her girls to do things for themselves from a very young age. Some of my friends have made negative comments about it but I don’t care. My daughters are more independent than some other much older kids that I know. Of course, I’m always there if they need help or advice but in the end it’s pretty much up to them to get things done.

“Because Your Mommy Loves You” is a beautifully written book and the illustrations by R.W. Alley really help to tell the story. We like the watercolor drawings and the very expressive faces of the characters. I also like how some of the illustrations are divided into sections to help convey the story better.

So if you’d like a different look at a Mother-child relationship, check out “Because Your Mommy Loves You”. It’s a breath of fresh air.

About the author:
Andrew Clements is the author of many best-selling books, among them the middle grade novel Frindle. He lives in Westborough, Massachusetts, and can be found at www.andrewclements.com.

About the illustrator:
R. W. Alley is the illustrator of many beloved picture books, including the Paddington Bear series. He lives in Barrington, Rhode Island. Visit him at www.rwalley.com.

I have them try to do things themselves before I will help them. I also give them chores, making their beds, setting the table etc and when they do things differently than I would do I don’t go back and correct them. That gives them a sense of pride and an I can do it attitude.

I have found that the best way to encourage independence in children is to make them see themselves as capable beings who can come up with their own solutions to problems. I try to be a source of information and support as they talk through and discard various ways to handle an issue. Rather than telling them how to solve a problem, it helps to ask questions such as, “what do you think would happen if?, or if this doesn’t work, then what?”

I let them fall down, a lot. I always keep a close eye on them, and keep them from getting seriously hurt, but sometimes you have to let them figure things out for themselves. We also teach them to stand up for what’s right and to never ever lie. Thank you!

I’ve been VERY lucky to work from home since my son was born. But I’m a crazy worker (even though I do prioritize my son, I would say I am more career focused). That gave me the opportunity early on to get my son to do things when I was busy on calls, etc. We surely enjoy playtime together, but I also have given him stimulation via toys, TV, our iPad (which he uses much more than me), and other things. He is actually quite good at being independent just like mommy. He sits next to me while I work and plays on the iPad. It’s cute.

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